The Telugu film Om Shanti Shanti Shantihi, starring Tarun Bhascker and Eesha Rebba, has flopped at the box office, collecting just â‚¹0.73 crore nett in its first three days. The remake of the Malayalam hit Jaya Jaya Jaya Jaya Hey (2022) struggled to sustain momentum at theatres, largely due to audience familiarity with the original, which is available on OTT platforms.&nbsp;\r\nThe film\'s poor performance highlights the challenges faced by remakes in the post-OTT era. With easy access to original content, audiences are increasingly interested in fresh stories rather than rehashed versions. Om Shanti Shanti Shantihi\'s mixed reviews and lack of strong pre release buzz further damaged its prospects.&nbsp;\r\nThe film\'s failure can be attributed to several factors, including the original film\'s widespread availability on OTT platforms, weak word of mouth, and the remake\'s inability to offer a compelling new experience. Despite decent performances from the lead cast, the film\'s impact was limited, and it failed to recreate the success of the original.\r\nThe underwhelming box-office performance of Om Shanti Shanti Shantihi serves as a cautionary tale for filmmakers, emphasizing the need for innovative storytelling and strong theatrical appeal to attract audiences instead of doing remakes.&nbsp;

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Om Shanti Shanti Shantihi Proves Remake Era Is Long Gone

Naga Chaitanya\'s career got a much needed boost with the success of Thandel, and he\'s now being selective about his projects. Currently, he\'s working on the mythical/fantasy thriller Vrushakarma, directed by Karthik Dandu, which is expected to release in the second half of 2026 or late summer. The film features Meenakshi Chaudhary and Sparsh Shrivastava, and its first look poster has already generated buzz.\r\nThe latest update is that Naga Chaitanya has signed a film with Sithara Entertainments, and mass director Harish Shankar is likely to helm it. Harish Shankar is currently working on Ustaad Bhagat Singh, starring Pawan Kalyan, which is set to release by March end. Post that, he\'ll focus on Naga Chaitanya\'s project, which is expected to be a mass entertainer.&nbsp;\r\nNaga Chaitanya\'s collaboration with Harish Shankar has generated significant excitement among fans, given the director\'s track record with mass hits. Vrushakarma, on the other hand, showcases Chaitanya\'s versatility as an actor, with its unique blend of mythology and fantasy elements.\r\nWith these projects in the pipeline, Naga Chaitanya is poised for a strong comeback in Telugu cinema.&nbsp;&nbsp;

NC Next With Powerful Director

Naga Chaitanya Trying Mass with Harish Shankar

Varun Sandesh is starring in Dear Astronaut under the direction of Karthik Bhagyaraja. Already the film's first look generated interest among movie lovers.

Today the makers shared the first glimpse and it generated interest among movie lovers. In the teaser that the female lead Vithika Sheru is seen as an aspiring astronaut and finally realises her dream.

The makers shared "Dear Astronaut revolves around the journey of a woman who dreams of going into space from a very young age. Fascinated by the stars and the vastness of the universe, she grows up determined to become an astronaut. The film traces her path, highlighting the challenges, sacrifices, and struggles she faces while pursuing a dream that often seems beyond reach, with the sky quite literally being the limit."

Karthik Kodakandla is the music director for the film produced by Yuvan Krishna Entertainments under the banner of Manaswini Bhagyaraja.&nbsp;

Dear Astronaut FG interesting

Varun Sandesh Dear Astronaut First Glimpse out

Ranveer Singh\'s Dhurandhar directed by Aditya Dhar created a sensation across the country. The film turned out to be the biggest blockbuster and now movie lovers are waiting eagerly for the film\'s second part.\r\nThe second part is titled Dhurandhar The Revenge which is racing for a spectacular release on 19 March 2026. Movie lovers are waiting eagerly for the film\'s teaser.\r\nAccording to the latest, the makers came up with the update on the film\'s teaser. The teaser will be released tomorrow 12.12 PM. While the makers didnot mention any details, many speculate that they will come up with the teaser. Earlier reports came that the teaser would be attached with Border 2 which released during Republic Day but it didnot turnout to be true.\r\nAkshaye Khanna, R. Madhavan, Sanjay Dutt, Arjun Rampal, Sara Arjun&nbsp; play important roles in the film.&nbsp;\r\n<div></div>

Dhurandhar 2 teaser at this time

Time locked for Dhurandhar 2 teaser

&nbsp;Mrunal Thakur and Dulquer Salmaan who sizzled in Sita Ramam, this time featured in a private song titled Bheegi Bheegi. AR.Rahman and his son AR.Ameen tuned the romantic beat and A.R. Ameen and Jasleen Royal beautified the song.\r\nThe music video presents Dulquer and Mrunal as lovers connected across alternate realities, moving from retro settings to a futuristic dystopia. The visual narrative mirrors the emotional sweep of the song, combining scale with intimacy.\r\nThe song then shows how the two have met similarly and fallen in love with each other through different periods, circumstances, and realities. &ldquo;Across the universe, across time, I still find my way back to you,&rdquo;\r\nThe Rooh Records music video beautifully binds together different periods to show a transcendental love story. The video starts with Dulquer and Mrunal discovering each other in a metro compartment flying in the sky on a stormy night.\r\nAR.Ameen speaking about the song said &ldquo;Bheegi Bheegi is very close to me and reflects the kind of music I want to create &ndash; emotional, cinematic, and timeless. Working on a composition by A.R. Rahman and sharing it with Jasleen, Dulquer, and Mrunal made it especially meaningful.&rdquo;\r\n<div></div>

BB - Mrunal-Dulquer fires with their chemistry

Mrunal Thakur-Dulquer Salmaan wows with their chemistry in Bheegi Bheegi

Dhanush\'s upcoming project D55 directed by Rajkumar Periyasamy is generating immense interest among movie lovers.\r\nIt is known that the makers recently announced that Sreeleela is the part of the project. Even before this excitement died down, the makers made another sensational announcement.\r\nThe makers revealed that the film will star Sai Pallavi as another female lead. Welcoming her the makers posted &ldquo;She&rsquo;s about grace and strength &ndash; all at once. Welcoming everybody&rsquo;s favourite @Sai_Pallavi92 on board #D55. The hit combo returns to the big screen.\"\r\nDhanush and Sai Pallavi earlier starred in Maari2 under the direction of Balaji Mohan. Anirudh Ravichander is the music director for the film backed by Dhanush\'s Wunderbar Films, in association with RTake Studios. The film was earlier set to be produced by Anbuchezhiyan and Sushmita Anbuchezhiyan under their Gopuram Films banner before the change took place.\r\n<div></div>

Talented beauty enters D55

Sai Pallavi in Dhanush 55

Energetic Star Ram is known for his unnique dancing style and energy. Of late his films are not doing well at the box office. He was last seen in Andhra King Taluka. The film got good reviews from all quarters but failed to set the screens on fire.\r\nIn the midst of all this, Ram decided to increase pace and entertain movie lovers with back to back projects. Ram signed a project with Baahubali makers Arka Media. The project is currently under pre production and according to sources, Ram lined up another project.\r\nBuzz is the project will be directed by a newcomer. Inside talk is the debutante readied a mass commercial action entertainer suited for Ram\'s body language.\r\nSources say the Ram got connected to the main point in the story. Buzz is he is keen to take this project forward before the start of his project with Arka Media. He is also keen to complete both the projects simultaneously.&nbsp;

 Energetic Star increasing his pace

Ram Pothineni is propelling two projects

Nikhil is starring in a high profile entertainer The India House. The film is directed by Excitement is on as the film is presented by Global Star Ram Charan and bankrolled by Abhishek Agarwal and Vikram Reddy. Saiee Manjrekar is the female lead in the film which stars Anupam Kher in an important role.

According to the latest,it is coming out that Shashwat Sachdev of Dhurandhar fame will be scoring music for the film. Confirming the same, Abhishek Agarwal said &ldquo;We are glad to introduce such a talented composer to Telugu cinema. Already, he has given us five enchanting and soulful numbers for our periodic saga. Definitely, Dhurandhar showcased the remarkable talent of both actors and technicians, and we were drawn to his fantastic work.&rdquo;

He said &ldquo;There is huge scope for mellifluous songs and an enchanting background score in this period saga, and Sachdev is an apt choice,&rdquo; and added &ldquo;The film is being made as a Telugu&ndash;Hindi bilingual. Its theme is universal, combining love and patriotism&mdash;emotions that resonate across India.&rdquo;

About the film's budget, he said &ldquo;I believe in telling untold stories rather than making formulaic commercial films. I am willing to spend whatever the story demands, without any compromise.&rdquo;

He added "Composers are selected specifically for a reason and purpose and these language barriers have become extinct."

Dhurandhar Music Director enters T-Town

Shashwat Sachdev to tune music for The India House

Ranbir Kapoor, Sai Pallavi\'s Ramayana directed by Nitesh Tiwari is generating immense interest among movie lovers. The film is releasing in two parts and the first part will be releasing during Dasara 2026 and the second part during Dasara 2027.\r\nIn the meantime, Arun Govil who played the role of Lord Ram in Ramanand Sagar\'s iconic TV serial Ramayan, is now playing the role of King Dasaratha, father of Lord Ram.\r\nSpeaking to scribes, he said &ldquo;Comparisons are always made when a standard is set, and no one should feel bad that I\'m being compared. I believe that in order to play the role of God, you should look like that. The look is very important. When people see you, they should see God in you, and think, \'God can be like that\',\"\r\nHe also added&nbsp; &ldquo;There is a lot of difference between Ramayana and Adipurush,&rdquo; Ranbir Kapoor, Sai Pallavi and Yash are playing the roles of Lord Ram, Goddess Sita and Ravan while&nbsp; Sunny Deol, Ravie Dubey will play the roles of Hanuman and Laxman respectively.\r\nOn the other hand, Kajal Aggarwal and Rakul Preet Singh will be seen as Mandodri and Surpanakha. Arun Govil, Kunal Kapoor, Adinath Kothare, Sheeba Chaddha and Indira Krishnan are playing key roles.\r\n<div></div>

Arun Govil on Ramayana comparisons

Arun Govil addresses comparisons of Ramayana

The trailer of Santosh Sobhan\'s upcoming film Couple Friendly is relatable with touching moments. Directed by Ashwin Chandrasekhar, the movie tells the story of a struggling couple living in Chennai, with Santosh Sobhan and Manasa Varanasi delivering raw and authentic performances. The film\'s unique blend of Telugu and Tamil cultures, set in Chennai, adds to its charm.\r\nThe trailer showcases the couple\'s journey from living in a small, dilapidated room to navigating the ups and downs of life together. With its realistic portrayal of love and relationships, Couple Friendly promises to be a treat for audiences. The chemistry between Santosh Sobhan and Manasa Varanasi is palpable, making their characters\' love story all the more believable.\r\nCouple Friendly\'s trailer is the perfect outing for Valentine\'s Day, with its mix of emotions, humor, and drama. The film\'s visuals, captured by Dinesh, and Aditya Ravindran\'s melodious background score, add to its appeal. With its release scheduled for February 14, 2026, Couple Friendly is set to be a romantic treat for couples and love enthusiasts alike.\r\nThe film\'s produced by Ajay Kumar Raju, and UV Creations. Dheeraj Mogilineni who is releasing the film across two telugu states is confident of its success, and the trailer has generated significant excitement among audiences.&nbsp;

CF Trailer Refreshing And Relatable

Santosh Sobhan Couple Friendly Trailer Review

Mrunal Thakur who is making a name for herself doing different genre entertainers, speakign to scribes, shares her experience on breakup.\r\nShe said&nbsp; &ldquo;He ran away. He was like, &lsquo;You are too impulsive, I can&rsquo;t deal with this,&rsquo; &lsquo;You&rsquo;re an actress, I can&rsquo;t deal with this.&rsquo;&rdquo; She continued &ldquo;But I understand where he is coming from - a very orthodox background. And I don&rsquo;t blame him, I think it&rsquo;s his upbringing.&rdquo;\r\nShe added&nbsp; &ldquo;In a way, it&rsquo;s good that the chapter ended. Because in the future, when we raise our kids, his upbringing would not be the same as my upbringing towards my kids&hellip; The kids would be like, &lsquo;Uh, kya ho raha hai (what&rsquo;s exactly happening?)&rdquo;,\r\nNetizens reacted in the following manner.\r\n&ldquo;If I were a boy in a relationship with her, I could never afford to lose a person like her from my life... She\'s just too precious to afford to lose.&rdquo;\r\nAnother added, &ldquo; I used to think she is cute and all. But damn! she is mature too. She is scary because she is intelligent and i totally can relate with her boyfriends feeling vulnerable around her..&rdquo;\r\n&nbsp;

Mrunal Thakur opens up on breakup

Mrunal Thakur shares her experience on breakup

The highly anticipated pan India film Nagabandham is gearing up to release its teaser on February 15, coinciding with the auspicious occasion of Maha Shivaratri. The mythological action drama, starring Virat Karrna, has already generated buzz with its first look posters. The teaser promises to reveal a thrilling narrative centered around the sacred Nagabandham tradition, set against the backdrop of India\'s historic Vishnu temples.\r\nThe film boasts an impressive cast, including Nabha Natesh and Iswarya Menon as leading ladies, alongside powerhouses Jagapathi Babu, Jayaprakash, Murali Sharma, and BS Avinash in pivotal roles. With a talented technical crew, including Soundar Rajan S on cinematography, RC Pranav editing, and Ashok Kumar on production design, Nagabandham is set to be a visual spectacle.\r\nThe teaser poster, featuring a majestic cobra coiled protectively around a hidden treasure, perfectly captures the film\'s mystical suspense and divine intrigue. Nagabandham is produced by Kishore Annapureddy and Nishitha Nagireddy, and is nearing its final production phase.&nbsp;

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